Director, HR Business Partner

Oxford Nanopore Technologies is a global leader in genomics. The Senior HR Business Partner for the Americas is a Director-level role supporting the United States, Canada, and Latin America, responsible for leading HR mentorship throughout the employee lifecycle and ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering the People strategy for the Americas, with a particular focus on the commercial and sales organization
• Building trusted relationships with senior leaders, providing expert and pragmatic advice, and translating business priorities into effective workforce, talent, and organizational plans
• Supporting business transformation and change management, coaching leaders to strengthen leadership effectiveness, team performance, accountability, and employee engagement
• Upholding and embedding Oxford Nanopore’s values through people practices, policies, and programs
• Providing practical guidance on complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance concerns, grievances, disciplinary matters, mediation, and workplace conflict
• Ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws and regional requirements across the United States, Canada, and Latin America
• Using workforce data, audits, and reporting to support informed decision-making, governance, and risk management
• Partnering with HR Operations to improve processes, maintain accurate employee records, and deliver a consistent employee experience
• Collaborating with HR colleagues across the UK, EMEAI, and APAC to align regional practices with global priorities
• Leading or contributing to regional and global HR projects and continuous-improvement initiatives
• Promoting fair, consistent, inclusive, and merit-based people practices that support employee development, belonging, and opportunity

Requirements:

• Significant HR experience, including experience as a senior HR Business Partner
• Proven experience supporting senior commercial or sales leaders
• Experience working across multiple countries, states, or jurisdictions
• Solid knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR practices
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and partnering with Centers of Excellence
• Solid experience in employee relations, workforce planning, organizational design, talent management, performance management, and leadership coaching
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally, with sound judgment and confidence when advising senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
• Experience supporting Canada and Latin America is preferred
• An advanced degree or HR certification is preferred